Georg Karl Julius Hackenschmidt was an Estonian strongman, professional wrestler, writer, and sports philosopher who is recognized as professional wrestling's first world heavyweight champion.
Hackenschmidt, circa. 1905
Hackenschmidt, ca. 1900
Hackenschmidt and Jenkins on the front page of the Daily Mirror, July 2, 1904
Frank Gotch vs. George Hackenschmidt in their rematch at Comiskey Park (September 4, 1911)
A strongman is someone who exhibits strength through strength athletics. Strength athletics, also known as strongman competitions, are composed of a variety of events in which competitors have to move the highest weights possible, the winner being the one having the highest tally across all events. In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or similar circus performers who performed feats of strength.
Angus MacAskill was a notable strongman of the 19th century.
Brian Shaw performing the deadlift at the 2017 Arnold Strongman Classic